Painting Armour – Digital Painting Tutorials

Painting Armour is a downloadable PDF tutorial from the Digital Painting Tutorials series. It offers practical guidance for digital artists who want to paint believable armour in their illustrations. The file is available for instant download after purchase.

This tutorial walks through the full process of painting armour, from collecting reference images to blocking in the figure and adding final highlights. It is written for artists working in Photoshop CS2 and Painter IX.

Book Overview

Painting Armour is a 39-page PDF tutorial presented through 2dartistmag.com. The guide focuses on painting armour for characters, with chapters on medieval armour, Greek and Roman armour, and Japanese Samurai armour. The opening chapter demonstrates a complete workflow: gathering references, blocking in the figure, adding detail, painting highlights, and creating textures.

The tutorial also covers how to build a custom chain mail brush and how to use colour dodge effectively. It is intended for digital painters, concept artists, and illustrators looking to strengthen their rendering of metal and armour.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to gather and organise reference material for painting armour.
• A block-in approach to establishing the basic shapes of a character.
• Techniques for painting highlights, core shadows, and reflected light on metal.
• A custom brush method for creating chain mail quickly.
• Tips for adding photo textures and using overlay layers.
• Chapters covering medieval, Greek-Roman, and Japanese Samurai armour.

Why This Book Matters

Armour is a common subject in fantasy art, game design, and historical illustration. This tutorial gives artists a clear, practical method for painting metal that feels solid and functional. The tutorial also stresses the importance of designing armour that could actually function, a consideration that matters in the gaming industry.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices with a PDF reader or appropriate Kindle apps.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase?
Access is available immediately after purchase through the download link provided.

Will I receive a physical book?
No. This is a digital product only, so there is no physical shipping.

What devices can I use?
The PDF works with most reading apps, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop software, and mobile devices.

Add Painting Armour – Digital Painting Tutorials to your collection and start building your digital painting skills today.